I need advice as about the nursing profession

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Hello Everyone,

I'm currently a fifth year student at Cal Poly Pomona majoring in Liberal Studies. I'm going to graduate in Spring and finish that degree. I originally wanted to teach, however, I've changed my mind and wanted to go into nursing to be a RN. I have a few questions to ask since I'm still trying to find out more about this profession:

1. I'm trying to get into Mt. SAC nursing program, can the sciences classes I took at Cal Poly Pomona be used as the prereqs for their program?

2. I know there are some Entry Level BSN and Master BSN program within So-Cal, however I don't feel confident about getting accept into those programs, but should I try? or should I aim for Mt. Sac's nursing program.

3. Besides Mt. SAC, do you know any other nursing program is available in the So-Cal region that is not so impacted?

4. I currently receive financial aid CPP (I don't pay a penny), will I be able to get financial aid for nursing programs at community colleges like Mt. Sac?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I currently receive financial aid CPP (I don't pay a penny), will I be able to get financial aid for nursing programs at community colleges like Mt. Sac?
Once you receive your degree in liberal studies, you will no longer be eligible for federal student aid if you pursue an associate degree at Mt. SAC.

Per financial aid rules, you need to pursue a higher degree than the one you currently have in order for them to keep paying.

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will there grants or scholarships available for low income students?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
will there grants or scholarships available for low income students?
You need to pursue a degree that is 'higher' than the one you will be receiving in order to keep receiving financial aid.
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